Legacy Course Catalog
PHYS 172 - Modern Mechanics
| Effectivity: | 08/21/2006 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional |
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| Credits: | 4 |
| Instructional Types: | Lab Lec Rec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Modern Mechanics |
| Description: | Introductory calculus-based physics course using fundamental interactions between atoms to describe Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, energy quantization, entropy, the kinetic theory of gases, and related topics in mechanics and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on using only a few fundamental principles to describe physical phenomena extending from nuclei to galaxies. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed by the student from the very beginning. |
| School: | School Of Science |
| Department: | Physics |
| Credit By Exam: | YES |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
